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Nick Akerman

Nick Akerman is a freelance sports journalist who covers world football and breaking news for Bleacher Report. His work has also appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live, The Telegraph and many others.

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    IBRAHIMOVIC’S SMILES CAN’T HIDE MAN UNITED’S FRUSTRATION

    As the seconds ticked by and the home fans’ frustration grew during Manchester United’s goalless Premier League draw against Burnley, Zlatan Ibrahimovic didn’t seem bothered about failing to inspire his side to three points.

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    ROONEY, MOURINHO AND THE MAN UNITED DILEMMA

    It is becoming more and more difficult to discuss Wayne Rooney’s situation at Manchester United. Supporters, rival fans, journalists and just about everyone else will agree he doesn’t deserve to hold down a place in Jose Mourinho’s first team, more so now than under Louis van Gaal or David Moyes.

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    Vardy’s decision to stay won’t define Leicester’s season

    Jamie Vardy’s assertion that it was “easy” to turn down Arsenal isn’t likely to define Leicester City’s summer. Claudio Ranieri and the newly-crowned Premier League champions will have been ecstatic to see their top striker ink a new deal at the King Power Stadium, but holding onto those who helped propel the Englishman is proving to be a more difficult task.

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    Klopp set to deal Van Gaal’s final blow

    Klopp set to deal Van Gaal’s final blow. Manchester United fans must be sick of Jurgen Klopp already. His passion-filled sprints down the touchline during Liverpool’s 3-3 draw with Arsenal, in which Joe Allen’s late equaliser grabbed a point for the home side, should strike right at the nerves of any supporter who follows the Red Devils.

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    VAN GAAL MUST RETURN TO HIS DEFENSIVE PRINCIPALS AT MAN UTD

    Louis van Gaal hasn’t faced many defining games as Manchester United manager. Many supporters would look back to last year’s run from March to April—in which the Red Devils beat Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester City to secure Champions League qualification—as the Dutchman’s most important run in charge.

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    Leicester’s Next 11 Games Will Define Their Title Challenge

    Each week the same question surrounds Leicester City: are they genuine title contenders? Sitting two points clear atop the Premier League table and flaunting the division’s two most in-form players, many onlookers are wondering when we can take Claudio Ranieri’s side seriously.

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    Ronaldo embracing celebrity life, perfect for United return

    Ronaldo embracing celebrity life, perfect for United return . Cristiano Ronaldo has always transcended the gap between footballer and celebrity. Even as a teenager, the Portuguese sensation’s blonde-dipped hair and penchant for fanciness highlighted him as someone to take notice of.

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    ASSESSING THE PREMIER LEAGUE’S TOP BOSSES SO FAR THIS SEASON

    This year’s Premier League season is only 11 matches old, but already major managerial storylines are being concocted. The most noticeable threads are being woven by those in charge of Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool; three teams who rarely exit the spotlight.

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    GIROUD & WALCOTT BOTH BENEFIT FROM WENGER’S ROTATION

    Neither Olivier Giroud nor Theo Walcott provide enough goal-scoring quality to win Arsenal the Premier League, but competing against each other could push the Gunners close. This appears to be the thinking of Arsene Wenger, who failed to strengthen his forward line during the summer.

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    ASSESSING VAN GAAL’S INABILITY TO DROP ROONEY

    Assessing Van Gaal’s Inability to Drop Rooney   Louis van Gaal’s fearsome reputation is undermined by his inability to drop Wayne Rooney. The Dutch manager appears to have an odd rule which stipulates he cannot bench the captain when fit.

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    ARSENAL V MAN UTD – THE KEY POINTS TO VICTORY

    Arsenal vs Man United – The Key Points To Victory   Both Arsenal and Manchester United have plenty to prove ahead of their Premier League clash on Sunday. The Gunners, fresh from Champions League defeat to Olympiacos, need three points to lift some pressure away from under-fire manager Arsene Wenger.

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